Actor Kim Seon-ho will return to the small screen with a new tvN drama, officially confirming his role in “Let the Congressman Protect You,” which will begin filming next week.
According to reports on April 3, the drama has finalized its main cast, including Kim Yoon-seok, Ahn Eun-jin and Ryu Kyung-soo, and recently completed the first script reading. The project is already attracting attention for its unique plot and star-studded cast.
Based on a popular web novel, “May the Congressman Protect You” tells the story of a powerful sixth-term congressman, Gu Young-jin (Kim Yoon-seok), who dies in 2008 and returns as a ghost, awakening in 1998, ten years earlier. There he meets Cha Jae-rim (Kim Seon-ho), a low-ranking civil servant who possesses the ability to see ghosts. The two form an unlikely partnership, navigating the political world while attempting to rewrite the past.
Kim Seon-ho new drama tvN May the Congressman Protect You
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Kim Seon-ho will play Cha Jae-rim, an eighth-grade civil servant who quickly rises in politics after encountering the ghost of Gu Young-jin. The drama is expected to explore a mix of fantasy and political intrigue, as the characters face both supernatural elements and real-world power struggles.
Meanwhile, Ahn Eun-jin will make a special appearance as Gu Seung-hee, Gu Young-jin’s daughter, adding emotional depth to the plot.
The series will be directed by Park Shin-woo, known for hits such as It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and Encounter, while the script is written by Kwon Jong-kwan, raising expectations for a high-quality production.
With its intriguing premise, an experienced creative team and a strong cast, “May the Congressman Protect You” is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Korean dramas in the upcoming line-up.
